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Mid-American Conference

WOMEN'S TENNIS

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Diana Popescu

Sophomore
Alexandria, Romania
AL. I. Cuza

BY THE NUMBERS

Twist on Popescu
“Didi is so easy to coach. Disciplined, heart, and a quick mind to compete with the best in the MAC. My hope is that Didi will know what I know about her, with her abilities, she can do anything!”
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Career at UB
Fall 2008: Started the fall with a 2-4 singles record and a 5-5 mark in doubles play. Advanced to the semifinals in doubles with Denise Harijanto at the ITA Regionals, the furthest ever for a UB duo. Was named the fifth best doubles team in the East by the ITA.

2007-08: Finished the season 27-5 in singles play and 20-9 in doubles, being named the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year. Teamed with Denise Harojanto at first doubles, going 6-2 in MAC play. Had victories at third singles in all three of UB’s victories at the MAC Tournament, including the MAC Championship victory against Western Michigan. Won her first 11 singles matches as a collegiate athlete before falling in the finals of the Can-Am Tournament. Finished the fall 11-1 in singles and 6-2 in doubles. Won the Army Invitational and took singles and doubles titles at the Bucknell Invitational. Paired up with Denise Harijanto and competed at the ITA Regionals.

Prior to UB
Was a first place finisher at the 2007 Eastern Collegiate Tournament. Was named vice champion of Romania.

Personal
Born June 20, 1988. Daughter of Catalin and Mariana Popescu. Has one brother (Octavian). Favorite athlete is Marat Safin. Favorite TV show is The Hills. Greatest athletic influence is Pete Sampras. Majoring in communication.


January 23
WOMEN'S TENNIS vs. ST. JOHN'S
1:00 pm

January 29-31
Women's Tennis at Cornell Tournament
All Day

February 6
WOMEN'S TENNIS vs. CORNELL
1:00 pm

February 7
WOMEN'S TENNIS vs. DUQUESNE
1:00 pm

February 20
Women's Tennis at Columbia
12:00 pm

February 21
Women's Tennis at Army
1:00 pm

February 27
WOMEN'S TENNIS vs. SYRACUSE
1:00 pm

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